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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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